Queensland Getaways

What's New in Noosa!

Written by Susan Ewington

Need an excuse to book an escape to Noosa? Read on for some great new foodie experiences, new tours, cooking classes and places to stay!

FOODIE NEWS

Bordertown BBQ & Taquería - Discover a blend of breakfast, tacos, burgers, booze, and low and slow barbecue at Bordertown with food inspired by the Southern States of the USA and across the border in Mexico. Enjoy the Acapulco Deck at the front overlooking the Noosa river or dine inside in rib shack chic.

Moto - Custom bikes and surfing culture, craft beer, specialty coffee and a boutique menu that takes you from morning through to late awaits you at the Noosa Junction's newest and hippest café, Moto. Enjoy the pizza truck and live beats on a Sunday afternoon or the Friday night Taco Club.

Providore on Hastings - Stock up on gourmet groceries, coffee and fresh meals at Providore on Hastings. From gourmet sandwiches, salads and everything you need for the perfect cheese platter. Showcasing local producers such as Woombye Cheese, Eumundi Meats, Hum Honey, Noosa Fish Providore, Tanglewood Bakery and many more. They also offer a boutique licensed outdoor café space located in the Netanya Noosa lobby. www.providoreonhastings.com

The Cooking School Noosa - offers exclusive classes with chefs from Wasabi Restaurant and Bar as well as guest chefs from around the country. Classes include Contemporary Japanese, Classic French and Modern South East Asian, with workshops on topics including French Patisserie, Artisan Bread Making, Preserving and Pickling, Tea Appreciation and other specialty techniques also featuring on the class schedule. www.thecookingschoolnoosa.com

Aqua Donut Noosa - Australia's one and only BBQ Aqua Donut!Enjoy the Noosa River with Aqua Donut which has a BBQ, Bluetooth music system, quiet eco friendly electric engine and seats 10 people. No boat license is required and an esky, cutlery, plates and cups are also provided with optional BBQ packs also available. www.aquadonut.com

Freedom Trail - Live like a local and enjoy a guided tour of Noosa. Whether it's discovering the Noosa National Park, surfing, stand-up paddling, yoga outdoors or enjoying the vibrant music scene at the Peregian Originals, the team from Freedom Trail will provide a personalised experience where you live like a local. www.freedomtrail.co

Grab Rock - Discover the amazing views from Noosa's Mt Tinbeerwah with Grab Rock and experience abseiling down this wonderful Mountain, one of Australia's highest abseils! Enjoy a half day experience, a sunset abseil or the Rock n Surf experience featuring a 2 hour surf lesson with Noosa Learn to Surf. www.grabrock.com.au

Massage and Wellbeing.Com - Your next rejuvenating massage is just a click away thanks to www.massageandwellbeing.com where you can browse through local Noosa massage therapists and day spas to find a treatment to suit you. Whether you're looking for a relaxing therapeutic or deep tissue massage, facial, body scrub or want to be carried away to another world at a local spa, you'll find the perfect option to help you relax.

Waterford Park - If you're looking for rustic, luxurious, peaceful accommodation look no further. Set on 60 acres surrounded by water, wildlife and walking tracks in Kin Kin, the retreat offers a choice of handcrafted rooms and suites with water views of the centrally located lake size dam.